Whipperley Way - LU1 5LF
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 5LF is a residential postcode situated on Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 with 27 addresses.
It ranks as the 477th largest and 293rd most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 27 properties: 1 house and 26 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £172,669
- 10 Year change
- up 11.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,079pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £256/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.5%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
LU1 5LF is a residential postcode situated on Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 with 27 addresses.
It ranks as the 477th largest and 293rd most expensive of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 27 properties: 1 house and 26 flats.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £172,669
- 10 Year change
- up 11.7%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,079pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 36.5%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £256/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.5%/year/yr
Explore Propertiesin LU1 5LF
- 139 Whipperley Way
Building  |  2 Flats
- 141 Whipperley Way
Unknown
- 143 Whipperley Way
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 145 Whipperley Way
Unknown
- 147 Whipperley Way
2 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in LU1 5LF sold for £180,000 on 8th December 2021. Since then prices are up an average of 2.8%.
The current average value in the postcode is £172,669.
The LU1 5LF Sales Market has increased by 11.7% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.3% | £172,669 |
| June 2025 | 1.5% | £174,883 |
| June 2024 | -0.1% | £172,340 |
| June 2023 | -0.9% | £172,579 |
| June 2022 | 6.1% | £174,220 |
| June 2021 | 3.2% | £164,212 |
| June 2020 | 3.1% | £159,124 |
| June 2019 | -5.9% | £154,401 |
| June 2018 | 0.5% | £164,049 |
| June 2017 | 5.6% | £163,264 |
| June 2016 | 23.5% | £154,652 |
| June 2015 | 11% | £125,229 |
| June 2014 | 6.2% | £112,847 |
| June 2013 | 4% | £106,254 |
| June 2012 | 0.1% | £102,183 |
| June 2011 | 1.4% | £102,088 |
| June 2010 | 5.5% | £100,657 |
| June 2009 | -17.3% | £95,367 |
| June 2008 | -5.3% | £115,302 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £121,709 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,079.
The LU1 5LF Rental Market has increased by 36.5% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 1.8% | £1,079pcm |
| June 2025 | 1.1% | £1,060pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.2% | £1,049pcm |
| June 2023 | 16.6% | £978pcm |
| June 2022 | 6.9% | £839pcm |
| June 2021 | 1.7% | £784pcm |
| June 2020 | -1.2% | £771pcm |
| June 2019 | 0.8% | £780pcm |
| June 2018 | -3.7% | £775pcm |
| June 2017 | 1.7% | £804pcm |
| June 2016 | 6.9% | £791pcm |
| June 2015 | 9.7% | £739pcm |
| June 2014 | 4.2% | £674pcm |
| June 2013 | 0.9% | £647pcm |
| June 2012 | 0.9% | £641pcm |
| June 2011 | 4% | £636pcm |
| June 2010 | 2.2% | £611pcm |
| June 2009 | -8% | £598pcm |
| June 2008 | -0.2% | £650pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £651pcm |
Sales History
The last sale was on 8th December 2021 for £180,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 2.8%. The postcode has had a total of 20 sales since 1995.
LU1 5LF has seen no sales in the last three years and no sales in the last twelve months.
- Sold Dec 2021£180,000 | 2 Bed Flat143, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF143, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF
- Sold Jan 2018£158,000 | 2 Bed Flat159, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF159, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF
- Sold Jul 2017£170,000 | 2 Bed Flat157, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF157, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF
- Sold Feb 2016£150,000 | 2 Bed Flat143, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF143, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF
- Sold Jul 2015£120,000 | 2 Bed Flat161, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF161, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LF
Nearby Postcodes
LU1 5LF is the 477th largest and the 293rd most expensive postcode out of the 822 postcodes in the LU1 area.
- LU1 5LR, Wulwards Close, Luton, LU1LU1 5LR12 Addresses|62 m away
- LU1 5LJ, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1LU1 5LJ26 Addresses|68 m away
- LU1 5LP, Wulwards Close, Luton, LU1LU1 5LP8 Addresses|70 m away
- LU1 5LW, Santingfield South, Luton, LU1LU1 5LW16 Addresses|112 m away
- LU1 5PY, Southdrift Way, Luton, LU1LU1 5PY22 Addresses|131 m away
Property Types
- 2 modern houses built after 1980
- 22 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 3 other addresses of unknown type
- modern house (2)
- mid-century flat (22)
- Unknown (3)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys conducted for 23 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (1)
- B (2)
- F (0)
- C (16)
- G (0)
- D (4)
- No EPC (4)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2021£445,000 | 4 Bed House8, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LG8, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LG
- Sold Sep 2025£361,000 | 4 Bed House41, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LB41, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LB
- Sold Aug 2023£360,000 | 4 Bed House5, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LA5, Whipperley Way, Luton, LU1 5LA
Schools Nearby
- Whipperley Infant Academy300 m away
- St Margaret of Scotland Catholic Primary School300 m away
- Farley Junior Academy400 m away
- The Stockwood Park Academy500 m away
- Denbigh High School2.1 km away
- Chiltern Academy2.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to LU1 5LF is Luton station, which is 1.8 kilometres away.
- Luton|1.8 km away
- Luton Airport Parkway|2.8 km away
- Leagrave|3.7 km away
- Harpenden|8.8 km away
